I wonder why it looks like Harry starts and stops with signing his name. Why its so shaky and not fluid? Why its all connected with no breaks like the other unverified signatures? Im guessing its because he had to keep trying to call Etta to the front of the line where he was. He was shaking because he was getting upset she wasnt near him and in the back of the line with other sailors? Thats understandable.

Maybe your onto something Bob. Sea sickness could account for Etta's Place signature looking a lot like her husband's other unverified signatures. Especially, the unique "c" in place. Looks like she... more

As for the signatures on the boats manifest. I would assume they are correct, since they are in the custody of the British/Canadian authorities, and have been for 115 years or so. If you want, you... more

It kind of reminds me of when students forge their parent signatures on permission slips. Everyone knows the signature is fake and no one questions it because if you do, the parent will go into... more

It will probably be the archivists !- Seriously - Once you get the money to travel to Newfoundland ( bring BOB with you ) :LOL - You guys can ask the archivists for a lab set up - Then you can swing... more